Photos and review by Zachary Katsock
The last night of March at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, began with a bang with opening rock band Plush playing their first show of 2026 supporting Collective Soul, setting the stage with a high-energy performance. Plush, an all-girl rock band, is comprised of guitarist and singer Moriah Formica, bass player Ashley Suppa and drummer Faith Powell.
Collective Soul took the stage around 9 p.m. delivering a night filled of hits, opening with “Counting the Days.” Made up of brothers Ed and Dean Roland, Will Turpin, Johnny Rabb and Jesse Triplett, the band got the whole venue rocking and singing along with “Shine,” it’s biggest hit. Singer Ed Roland asked how Wilkes-Barre is pronounced and brought the drum tech, a city native on stage to confirm. Other songs included in the set were “The World I Know” and “Where the River Flows.” The group closed the night with “Run,” and Roland thanked the fans and his bandmates.
Collective Soul is set to release a new album for Record Store Day April 18 titled “Touch and Go.” The album features 10 songs and will be available as a 180-gram colored vinyl with a 12×24 poster. The band has tour dates booked until Sept. 13, which can be found on its website.
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